Atlanta fire, police get special seats at new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Five lower level seats at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium have been designated as a "row of honor" and will be reserved for Atlanta fire and police personnel for each Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games.

Author:
Tim Darnell , WXIA

Published:
11:19 AM EDT September 6, 2017

Updated:
11:25 AM EDT September 6, 2017

Five lower level seats at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium have been designated as a "row of honor" and will be reserved for Atlanta fire and police personnel for each Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games.

The seats, emblazoned with the U.S. flag and the Atlanta police and Atlanta fire rescue department logos, will be used by the individual departments on a rotating game-by-game basis.

“These men and women put on a uniform every day and devote their lives to protecting the Atlanta community,” said Steve Cannon, CEO of AMB Group, the parent company of the Falcons and United. “Many of these men and women stand inside and outside of the stadium, rain or shine, ensuring the safety of our fans, players and associates on a weekly basis, and never get the opportunity to sit down and enjoy a game.

“This is a small, thank-you to those who continue to protect the entire city of Atlanta day in and day out.”

Atlanta's police and fire departments will be responsible for choosing which individuals attend each game.

Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mercedes Benz Stadium, left, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United, is shown next to the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Construction workers work on top of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Construction workers work on top of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Metal detectors and ticket scanners await installation near the falcon statue outside the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia High School Association football helmets on display in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Overview of the Delta Airlines Sky 360 Club in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the Falcons locker rom in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Overview of the Delta Airlines Sky 360 Club in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Members of the media tour the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the Falcons locker rom in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The retractable roof and the overhead screens seen midfield in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Interior view of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Concession sign for drinks at the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Concession sign for drinks at the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The falcon statue outside the new Mercedes Benz Stadium , home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports